Rebates Specialist

Imperial Dade • Jersey City, NJ

2d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging and facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, schools, office buildings, healthcare facilities and restaurants. We are seeking a POD Rebate Specialist to play a critical role in supporting our POD Contract team. This individual will assist in reconciling monthly sales data by item and customer and creating POD claim reports to our suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Prior experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable
• Analytical skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret meaning of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel. An aptitude to learn other technical applications quickly.
• Data: Ability to work with large volumes of data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with Rebates or Rebates processing is a big plus

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of vendors’ contracts and POD rebate reporting requirements by vendors and ensure compliance.
• Achieve maximum utilization of contracts at the lowest possible price while maintaining quality and accuracy
• Submit monthly POD rebate claims to vendors in a timely manner
• Process denial files received from vendors, resubmit the claim or prepare payback and develop corrective actions to avoid future denials.
• Work collaboratively internally and with vendors to resolve rebate disputes.
• Manage vendor rebates from claim to collection, analyze aged balances due from vendors routinely, and pursue credits
• Acts as a liaison between accounts payable and vendors on any POD rebate deductions
• Provide accurate, relevant, and reliable data that enhances the decision-making process for price department and purchasing
• Collaborative approach: Ability to build effective relationships with our Sales team, Buying team, source suppliers, and other business partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level